SENIOR Civil Engineering Project Manager

LHH; Trenton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Trenton, NJ is looking for a Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager with at least 12 years of experience in project management. The role involves managing diverse infrastructure projects in a hybrid work environment. Key qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D. Competitive salary range is $120k - $140k, along with benefits including health and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in Municipal Civil Engineering project management.
• Expertise in civil/survey drafting.
• Strong familiarity with GIS and point cloud data.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to multidisciplinary project teams.
• Manage public and private sector contracts.
• Create surfaces, contours, and alignments using Autodesk Civil 3D.

Skills

Project management

Technical design

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager

Location: Trenton, NJ (hybrid direct hire)

This hybrid direct hire role offers the chance to contribute to a diverse array of impactful infrastructure and development projects within a collaborative and innovative environment across NJ, including infrastructure, residential and commercial, water and wastewater facilities, etc. Successful candidates will have a minimum of 12+ years in Municipal Civil Engineering project management.

Salary range: $120k - $140k

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently and collaboratively contribute to multidisciplinary project teams.
• Manage and execute public and private sector contracts.
• Collaborate directly with licensed engineering professionals.
• Create surfaces, contours, alignments, and profiles using Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Creation of survey base maps, boundary surveys, topographic surveys, and ALTA/NSPS surveys.
• Oversee and manage project files, layer standards, and title blocks.
• Develop technical engineering designs, construction documentation, and permit applications for State and County agencies.
• Prepare grant applications on behalf of municipal clients.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum of 12+ years in civil/survey drafting.
• GIS and point cloud data familiarity.
• NJ Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D; experience in technical design, bid documentation (plans and specifications), cost estimation, and regulatory permitting.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting.
• Professional demeanor with a collaborative and adaptable approach to problem-solving.

BENEFITS

Health insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance are offered with this full-time direct hire role.

EEO & Privacy

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Note: This description reflects the current opening and may be subject to change.

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